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Intensive General English (30 lessons/week)

NSTS English Language Institute
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Course description

In this course you can:
- maximize your progress
- improve your ability to communicate effectively
- have confidence in your use of the English language
- develop your listening, reading, writing and grammar skills
- experience both a tailored program and the interaction of English group lessons

Our average course size is significantly smaller than at other schools. This makes it much easier to interact with each other and your teacher.
- By receiving more personal attention from the teacher, we create a better climate for learning
- Small classes help you really get to know your classmates and allow you to develop lasting international friendships

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
08:45 AM - 02:15 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in Gżira to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 6 students
Maximum 8 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older
Average 27 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

NSTS Malta, Malta’s first language school, was founded 60 years ago. Its long-standing tradition and commitment to offering top quality, affordable, international education and ancillary services are unmatched. Our academic reputation is outstanding, and our professional teaching is recognised and accredited by Cambridge, Eaquals, and FELTOM.
NSTS’s home-away-from home learning environment, where students receive individual attention both in and out of the classroom throughout the duration of their stay in Malta, maximises students’ potential for both academic achievement and personal development. Throughout the years, NSTS has received outstanding feedback from students about English lessons and idyllic premises. The orange grove in the school garden is a hit with students, and a great place for studying and relaxing. The school is situated in a quiet area within walking distance to the seafront.

Courses
NSTS’s English learning groups, averaging 6 students, are kept smaller than those at other schools. This is done so that our teaching professionals can concentrate on the improvement of each and every student. Our course programmes include the following:
• Intensive General English (20 / 25 / 30 lessons per week)
• Summer Holiday English (best price for a summer course in Malta!)
• Business English
• Cambridge CELTA Teacher Training
• Exam preparation Cambridge & IELTS
• Club 50+ senior course
• Family programme

We also offer the following summer camp for Juniors:
• Teens English Summer Camp

These include 20 English lessons / week, accommodation with full board,
organised activities, transport, and supervision.

Accommodation
NSTS has two residences. Hibernia Residence features several sunny studio apartments for adults and a rooftop terrace. Its prime location in Sliema, a bustling area with a number of shops and cafes, make it popular with adult students. Within NSTS Campus Residence, juniors stay in multi-bedded rooms with security lockers and full board is available for them. The separate building for Adults features studio apartments with kitchenettes and continental breakfast. The Campus has a 24/7 reception area, games room and a swimming pool. All its rooms have air-conditioning / heating, WiFi, and private bathrooms. We also offer accommodation at carefully selected Host Families with half board, where students can be part of the family.

Activities
Our robust menu of activities allows students to go on trips to the most beautiful historical and natural sights on the island, join beach games with animateurs, and try water sports. Furthermore, students experience Maltese culture, and visit forts, museums, and audio-visual shows. In the evenings, we either organise an in-house party or go out together with new international friends. Events in our residence include BBQ, pool games, karaoke nights, interactive skits, and international cooking evenings. With us you can also visit traditional Maltese fishing and crafts villages, you can make your chocolate in the Chocolate factory, try limestone carving or participate in different team sports. The possibilities are endless. Our Customer Relations Team will offer the best activities per your request.

Year opened
1963
Number of classrooms
25

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
Over 50%

University partners

NSTS Malta has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in Malta. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.

University of Malta

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at NSTS English Language Institute varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 27. In the summer, the average age is 27.

NSTS Malta teaches students from all over the world, including:

Italy
26%
Poland
13%
Russia
13%
Germany
12%
Other
36%

School holidays

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

NSTS Malta English language institute is situated in the central area of Malta, less than 10 minutes walking distance to Sliema and to the seafront with cafes, bars, restaurants and promenade. The school is in a quiet residential area in a traditional Maltese house. You can spend your breaks in the school garden among orange groves. Valletta is accessible in 15 minutes by bus. From the airport, you can get to the school within one hour by bus, or within 30 minutes by car depending on traffic.

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100% recommend

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"I think that the school did its best to help us learn the English language."

Agnes Suhajdáné Szlomonyeczki, student from Hungary

I went to the school for two weeks and what I experienced was that our teacher and the receptionist colleagues were all very friendly and helped us in everything. I felt very good at the afternoon programs as well. I cant really say anything negative, becaus everything was fine, I Learned a lot and saw a lot.
Thanks for everything.
Yours sincerely, Ágnes Sz. Suhajdáné
from Hungary

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
23 Oct 2023 - 3 Nov 2023
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Housing

NSTS Malta offers the following housing types:
student-residence

Student residence - 3-person shared room - Breakfast

S$ 226
weekly
Age range: 18 - 99 years old
Address: 60, University Street, Triq l-Universita, L-Imsida MSD1653, Malta
Location: In the city center of Gżira
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: 3-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 10 - 15 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Monday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 12:00 PM
S$ 226
Your best accommodation option is to live at Campus Student Residence. You enjoy your privacy in a triple studio-apartment and friendly companionships at the Rafiki TV lounge, swimming pool, games room, multipurpose room, reception lobby and cafeteria.

You will live in a studio-room, with en-suite private shower room, completely furnished with single beds, clothes closet, long-term storage, desk-top, fully equipped kitchenette to prepare your own meals, and having an open-air balcony shared with its neighbour.

The room includes free WiFi, environmentally regulated air-conditioning or heating, bed linen, towels and cleaning thrice weekly or once for stays of more than 7 weeks, safety and security features.

Common accompanying facilities are daily cold continental buffet breakfast, free fresh cool mineral water, 24/7 reception and security service with CCTV cameras, coin operated food dispensers and washing machines for personal use.

Campus Residence is ideally located within 10 minutes to the NSTS-English Language Institute and public transport stations to all important destinations including the airport, and to the numerous low-cost eateries and open-air bars along the Gzira-Sliema scenic harbour waterfront on the way to the Sliema commercial centre. The entertainment spot of St. Julian’s is within 30 minutes’ reach.

Student residence (on-campus) - 2-person shared room - Breakfast

S$ 301
weekly
Age range: 18 - 99 years old
Address: 60, University Street, Triq l-Universita, L-Imsida MSD1653, Malta
Location: In the city center of Gżira
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 10 - 15 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Monday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 12:00 PM
S$ 301
Your best accommodation option is to live at Campus Student Residence. You enjoy your privacy in a twin studio-apartment and friendly companionships at the Rafiki TV lounge, swimming pool, games room, multipurpose room, reception lobby and cafeteria.

You will live in a studio-room, with en-suite private shower room, completely furnished with single beds, clothes closet, long-term storage, desk-top, fully equipped kitchenette to prepare your own meals, and having an open-air balcony shared with its neighbour.

The room includes free WiFi, environmentally regulated air-conditioning or heating, bed linen, towels and cleaning thrice weekly or once for stays of more than 7 weeks, safety and security features.

Common accompanying facilities are daily cold continental buffet breakfast, free fresh cool mineral water, 24/7 reception and security service with CCTV cameras, coin operated food dispensers and washing machines for personal use.

Campus Residence is ideally located within 10 minutes to the NSTS-English Language Institute and public transport stations to all important destinations including the airport, and to the numerous low-cost eateries and open-air bars along the Gzira-Sliema scenic harbour waterfront on the way to the Sliema commercial centre. The entertainment spot of St. Julian’s is within 30 minutes’ reach.

Student residence - Single-person room - Breakfast

S$ 387
weekly
Age range: 18 - 99 years old
Address: 60, University Street, Triq l-Universita, L-Imsida MSD1653, Malta
Location: In the city center of Gżira
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 10 - 15 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Monday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 12:00 PM
S$ 387
Your best accommodation option is to live at Campus Student Residence. You enjoy your privacy in a single studio-apartment and friendly companionships at the Rafiki TV lounge, swimming pool, games room, multipurpose room, reception lobby and cafeteria.

You will live in a studio-room, with en-suite private shower room, completely furnished with single beds, clothes closet, long-term storage, desk-top, fully equipped kitchenette to prepare your own meals, and having an open-air balcony shared with its neighbour.

The room includes free WiFi, environmentally regulated air-conditioning or heating, bed linen, towels and cleaning thrice weekly or once for stays of more than 7 weeks, safety and security features.

Common accompanying facilities are daily cold continental buffet breakfast, free fresh cool mineral water, 24/7 reception and security service with CCTV cameras, coin operated food dispensers and washing machines for personal use.

Campus Residence is ideally located within 10 minutes to the NSTS-English Language Institute and public transport stations to all important destinations including the airport, and to the numerous low-cost eateries and open-air bars along the Gzira-Sliema scenic harbour waterfront on the way to the Sliema commercial centre. The entertainment spot of St. Julian’s is within 30 minutes’ reach.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Gżira based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

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